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Academic Task 1

Making recycled paper

  1. 1Write
  2. 2Check it yourself
  3. 3Fix the weaker answer
  4. 4Fix your own
  5. 5Try a fresh task

20 minutes suggested · at least 150 words

The diagram shows a fictional factory process for making new paper from used office paper. Describe the main stages and relevant connections. Write at least 150 words.

Used office paper to recycled sheets
  1. 1Collect used office paper
  2. 2Sort paper; remove staples and plasticOut: Staples and plastic
  3. 3Mix paper with water in pulperIn: Water
  4. 4Filter pulp to remove remaining solid contaminantsOut: Solid contaminants
  5. 5Add air and soap; remove ink in surface foamIn: Air and soapOut: Ink-bearing foam
  6. 6Spread clean pulp on moving mesh; drain waterOut: Drained water
  7. 7Press and heat to dry the sheet
  8. 8Cut and pack paper

Original fictional practice process.

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